Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of The Best Hot Chocolate Recipe. This decadent drink is a cozy way to warm up on chilly days, and it’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For Topping:
- whipped cream or marshmallows
Instructions
- Warm the Milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and heavy cream. Warm until steaming but not boiling.
- Add Ingredients: Add the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 5–7 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute with plant-based milk and cream alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
